"We expect the money will begin to be transmitted into the account from Apple across the first quarter of next year", Donohoe said and added that the government was now seeking an investment manager and custodian to operate the fund.

Both Apple and Ireland dragged their feet on the repayment as they appealed the decision in court.

"We have a dedicated team working diligently and expeditiously with Ireland on the process the European Commission has mandated", the company told the Journal in a statement.

Now it appears Apple and Ireland have agreed to cooperate, and pay $15.4 billion to the Irish government, all while however still continuing litigating the case.

Apple believes that the ruling will be overturned in time and that it's acted in accordance with the law.

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